Did you know your voice, views, and concerns are important and can influence the government? Elections and voting are opportunities to make your voice heard. Whenever you vote, you do just that! Coloradoans have at least one opportunity to vote in a general election held every year on the first Tuesday of November. Voting is […]
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Voting season is here! To kick us off, we want to share what gets us excited about voting! What excites you about voting? What questions do you have? Connect with us. For more voting resources, follow Developmental Pathways on social media or complete this form. Here are some important upcoming dates: September: Register to vote
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Recently, we shared a video about making choices and decisions. Making choices is an important right that all people have. Before deciding something or making a choice, you need information about the topic. Both facts and opinions matter when it comes to decision-making and can impact your choice. Understanding the difference between fact and opinion is necessary
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This August, after reviewing numerous applications, Developmental Pathways hired two self-advocate interns to join our 2021 Voter Engagement campaign! The campaign seeks to inform, educate, and empower people of all abilities about voting. We are thrilled to introduce Nikalous “Nik” Abowitz from Arapahoe County and Evan Stevens from Douglas County. Both are excited to share
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Wondering what happened with the election? What passed and how will it affect you? You’re not alone. At DP, we have worked to create a comprehensive Election Recap guide summarizing what has passed, how it will affect you and where you can go to find out more. Download it below! We will know more about
KNOW YOUR OPTIONS TO CAST YOUR VOTE Written by Kim Tenure, Associate Director of I/DD Policy In Colorado, there are different ways that you can vote, so it is important to make a plan. Elections are conducted by your county, so there may be some small differences depending on which county you vote in. Watch this short video that provides a step-by-step guide on casting your vote: As discussed in the
Helpful Resources to Navigate Voting Written by Kim Tenure, Associate Director of I/DD Policy There are many Federal and State laws that protect your rights to vote. The United States divides power between different levels of government; this system is called federalism. One impact of federalism is that states can make laws addressing the specific needs and concerns of their residents. Consequently, elections
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Learn what’s on the Ballot Written by Kim Tenure, Associate Director of I/DD Policy Do you feel like you don’t know enough about the issues in our state to vote? You’re one of many, if so. There may be other obstacles to voting depending on who you are; we’ll talk more about those in a future blog post. For now, we at Developmental Pathways want to empower
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Written by Kim Tenure, Associate Director of I/DD Policy In case you haven’t noticed, the election season is in full swing. This year, Developmental Pathways wants to encourage our entire community to register and vote! Over the next few weeks leading up to the election, we’ll be sharing resources to help you get registered to
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